MOTRIN Reviews (IBUPROFEN)Average Rating: 3.0 (93 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MOTRIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MOTRIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | headache | Stomach cramps, bloating, panic attacks, anxiety, weird dreams depression. | I usually take Equate Ibuprofen but in hospital they have MOTRIN. Same medication supposedly. It made me have cramps and still have them over a week later. After the 3rd pill I found myself being nervous, then panicky, then anxious and when I went to sleep I had weird dreams. I finally had the nurse walk me up and down halls at 2:00AM because I was so figidity. Since I can take ibuprofen brand Equate without this happening, Motrin must have an additive to make patient feel good so they'll use it but it made me a psychological mess. No more Motrin. I'm glad to read I'm not the only one who had psychological problems from this medication. Try Walmart's Equate brand. | F | 73 | 3 days 3X W | 1/10/2011 | 3 | shoulder pain, arthritic | mild relief in a.m. when it is intense. On motrin 600 mg daily as needed | Unusual nosebleeds. Stopped, but will try again. | F | 70 | 3 days | 2/17/2009 | 5 | FOOT BONE SPURS | NO SIDE EFFECTS | I literally could not walk without Motrin. | M | 67 | 20 days 800 3X day | 3/8/2010 | 5 | shoulder arthroscopy | some itching, constipation | Percocet alone did not relieve my severe pain until I also took Motrin. The combo worked extremely well. | M | 65 | 2 days | 2/13/2006 | 4 | root canal | burning in the throth as though I was having a bout with heartburns | M | 65 | 2 days | 6/12/2006 | 1 | headaches | I got asma. After I stopped taking motrin it went away. | If you are allergic to motrin it can cause asma. | F | 65 | 1X AN | 4/12/2012 | 4 | knee pain | Vivid nightmares | I love Motrin as a pain reliever but whenever I take it lately my dreams are very vivid and at times frightening | F | 63 | 1 days 400 mg | 12/29/2015 | 5 | knee pain and swelling | none | Very helpful reducing swelling in my knee and therefore reducing the pain | M | 61 | 7 days 800mg 2X day | 6/7/2013 | 1 | Teeth, spine and herinated disks | I had NO idea that motrin was even causing these: severe heart palpitations and acute arrhythmia( resulting in extensive tests over a period of 4 months), extreme difficultly urinating and inability to empty bladder completely, water retention and weight gain, insomnia, shortness of breath leading to hyperventilating and eventually debilitating attacks that at first appeard to be severe panic attacks. | I used both over the counter motrin as well as prescription over a period of about 5 years. It relieved my pain immediately and I trusted that it was not causing any physical damage. The pain was so excruciating that I began taking 4 (over the counter) pills at a time up to 4 and 5 times daily. The symptoms that began in 'side effects' here, developed so gradually that I didn't realize they were being caused by motrin. This past summer has been an absolute horror when these side effects eventually took me to the hospital and MANY tests. Because I had no idea that motrin could be causing any of these accumulating effects, particularly my heart, when I was asked about daily medications, motrin was mentioned in almost casual passing. When I was asked how MUCH I was taking and for how long, serious bells blazed. I no longer take ANYTHING unless I am in VERY great pain, and then only two pills about once a month. I was terrified to NOT be taking motrin because I'd been living with su | F | 59 | 5 years | 10/13/2006 | 5 | perioidc pain and/or inflammation | will upset stomach, few problems if take on full stomach. makes me retain water and i can expect a 2 pound weight gain after i begin taking, goes away when i stop after about one day. | i'm 57 and have had periodic bouts with arthritis, motrin relieves pain and if taken for a few weeks in secession, reduces inflammation. has always given me relief of some sort, also works on headaches. i take 800 mg, to reduce inflammation, i do this 3 times a day for several weeks. i have always eventually returned to a pain free state. i use equate private label ibuprofin now after prescription strength got so expensive. take 4 200 mg at a time on full stomach. this is the only pain medicine i take. i'm glad this works for me and i hope it always does. | F | 57 | 15 years | 8/14/2006 | 3 | Level 2 to 3 Ankle sprain | Ringing in the ears, like when you put a sea shell over your ear. Very Vivid dreams, no panic attacks, but I'm susceptible to them. | Dr. doubted me when I told him about noise in ears. First time I've had the dreams, but don't generally take Motrin. Glad I found this site, today is the last day, will switch to Aspirin tomorrow. | M | 57 | 15 days 600mg 3X day | 10/24/2011 | 2 | musculer-skeletal injury | gastritis, spasming, intense pain, constipation, | These side effects decreased dramatically after I stopped the Motrin. During this time, I went through several invesitgations trying to find the source of the gastrointestinal pain. All tests came back negative. Unfortuneately, these side effects were almost as bad as the pain I was taking the drug for. | F | 57 | 3 weeks | 1/28/2005 | 3 | inflammed trapezius muscle | Severe discomfort of upper abdomen and extreme bloating. Could not wear my normal clothes without extreme discomfort. Clearly no digestive issue; but did not know what it was until recently | The doctor suggested I take anti-inflammatory meds for my muscle problems. I will now discontinue using Motrin and try to find a substitute | F | 56 | 60 days 220 mg 2X day | 3/25/2010 | 1 | arthritis | raised blood pressure, relief wears off after 2 weeks | Natural cures are better; apple cidar vinegar can effectively cure arthritis and headaches; vitamin C crystals can help pain at high doses; see doctoryourself.com. Hyaluronic acid cured my sprained ankle which I believe happened due to a lack of synthovial fluids in our joints as we age. 'Just say no to drugs' (Nancy Reagan). | M | 56 | 15 days 600 3X day | 1/20/2012 | 1 | headache | as if a hole was drilled in my stomach-but cured headache quickly | took 600 mg | F | 55 | 1 days | 4/13/2006 | 1 | Back Pain | I took one 800 Mg Motrin for 2 days and it greatly relieved the pain of a low backache. On the 3rd day I begin to get a very sick background headache. On the 4th day, it was horrific, far worse than the debilitating back ache. | Can anyone explain to me why a medication that is suppose to relieve pain, even headaches, causes such a terrible "explosive" type of headache...........not a "pounding" headache? | F | 55 | 4 days | 3/14/2007 | 1 | pain | Anxiety, depression, insomnia. Anger and weepiness. On 800+ mg/day per doctor's order for pain flare-ups. Also taking maintenance oxycontin and oxyIR and Lyrica for osteo pain. | Very sneaky drug. Rxlist.com shows 1% or fewer taking Motrin get anxiety, depression, and insomnia. No one would suspect an nsaid could do this, but I finally figured it out. No more Motrin for me! | F | 54 | 3 months | 1/31/2009 | 5 | herniated disc in neck | After only 2 weeks I experienced the worst upper stomach pain that I have ever had. This along with belching tremendous amounts of air. Both symptoms flared after falling asleep. Both symptoms lasted for 4 hours in the nights even with taking antacids. This along with incredible constipation. Not even metamusil or senna moved the bowels but aggrevated the stomach more. Having stopped, I am still enduring symptoms sporadically. I had another episode last evening after being off for almost two weeks. I was doubled over in pain. At the end of taking this medication for two weeks, I had so much pain that I found it difficult to walk. The lower ribs in the back were killing me. And all of this from taking motrin after I told the doctor I was allergic to aspirin and he stated it would be OK to take the motrin. What a fool I was to believe him. This comes from an orthopaedic surgeon. I am so sorry I trusted him to perscribe the correct medication for me. And I was cutting the pill in half to not take the whole amount he perscribed | CAUTION reccommended. DO NOT TRY if you are allergic to aspirin, even if the doctor says it is OK. | M | 53 | 2 weeks | 7/22/2004 | 1 | Fibromyalgia | Did not help at all. Gained 5 pounds in 3 days, constipation and anger. | F | 53 | 3 days | 8/14/2004 | 4 | MINOR PAIN IN LEG | STOMACH DISTRESS IF TAKEN ON EMPTY STOMACH | F | 52 | 5 days | 8/21/2002 |
MOTRIN (IBUPROFEN): Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. FDA Approval Date: 1985-05-22 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)